Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Plans/Ops Integrator (SME)
Amentum · Buckley AFB, Colorado, United States · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
Amentum is seeking an experienced Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Plans/Ops Integrator (SME) to support U.S. Government clients. The role involves advising, coordinating, integrating, and assisting in all aspects of PSYOP planning, programming, execution, analysis, and assessment in support of Combatant Command Operations within the Information Environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead PSYOP expert/planner for the Apollo OIE Plans Lead (or site lead).
- Plan, develop, integrate, and assess PSYOP into campaign plans, OPLANS, and crisis response.
- Support combatant commands in the development, staffing, execution, and assessment of PSYOP programs, plans, and efforts.
- Support combatant commands in the development of materials for PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) for PSYOP.
- Coordinate PSYOP activities within subordinate service components, Joint Task Forces (JTFs), other combatant commands, and Joint Staff.
- Develop innovative concepts to counter adversarial use of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda.
- Conduct target audience analysis and open-source research to establish baselines for future campaign and operational assessments.
- Develop and recommend changes to PSYOP doctrine, organization, training, education, and policy.
- Communicate and coordinate information force intelligence requirements.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility.
- Minimum of 12 years' experience in the PSYOP (37A/37F) career field, or equivalent qualifications.
- Expertise in joint targeting, the Joint Planning Process, military decision-making process, and military campaign planning.
- Experience with joint and/or combined military operations and interagency coordination.
- Knowledge of U.S. Code, DoD directives, Joint Staff, and service-specific doctrine, regulations, and policies in relation to PSYOP.
- Experience integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing PSYOP with other relevant information forces.
- Ability to develop and utilize information products leveraging current and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of PSYOP experience at a combatant command or theater service component with a BS/BA, or minimum of 3 years with a MS/MA.
- Additional relevant information operations training such as: Joint information operations planner course, Defense OPSEC planner course, MILDEC planners’ course, Irregular warfare course, Joint targeting school.
- Prior assignment/position involving planning, integrating, and coordinating PSYOP with the interagency and intelligence community.
- Prior assignment responsible for service or joint PSYOP capabilities development.
- Experience engaging senior leaders and conducting complex briefings to large audiences.
- JPME II graduate and Joint Qualified Officer.
Skills
- Expertise in oral, visual, and written communications and briefing techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate expertise in PSYOP doctrine, organization, training, education, and policy.
- Strong ability to develop and recommend changes to PSYOP doctrine, organization, training, education, and policy.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
- Education reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
Pay
$130,000 - 180,000
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
Original Posting
06/26/2026 - Until Filled
Company Information
- Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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